Area Schedule Lead, Leased Data Centers

Meta Careers; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta, a leader in data center development, seeks an Area Schedule Lead, Leased to oversee end-to-end scheduling for strategic Data Center projects. You will partner with the Delivery Team and Project Controls Lead to forecast risks, drive speed to market, and ensure timely delivery across sites.

Requirements include 10+ years in scheduling/Construction Management, a Bachelor's in Engineering or related field, and strong Primavera P6 expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in planning, scheduling, or construction management.
• Subject Matter Expert in Primavera P6.
• Strong analytical, communication, and reporting skills.
• Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end schedule coordination across projects.
• Manage contractor baseline schedules and EOT discussions.
• Identify and escalate schedule risks in health reviews.
• Support risk management and variance analysis with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Primavera P6

Scheduling leadership

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking a candidate for a key leadership role in scheduling for a portfolio of Data Center projects of strategic importance to Meta. The Area Schedule Lead, Leased will act as a technical Schedule subject matter expert overseeing all schedule management and reporting for the Leased portfolio of projects.The successful candidate will have focus on speed to market and be a critical partner for the Delivery Team and the Project Controls Lead to forecast and help mitigate schedule related risks and issues on the project, enable commercial accountability, manage schedule health reporting/escalation, and ensure that schedule change management is effective and expedient.This position will work closely within the DEC Technical Operations team and various internal departments including Site Project Management teams, Pre-Construction, Contracts, Finance, Accounting, Sourcing and Operations Engineering.Area Schedule Lead, Leased Data Centers Responsibilities:Responsible for end to end schedule coordination and updates, including interface with risk management and pro-active communication of updates and alignment of variance root cause/commentary with Cross-functional partnersIdentifies, documents, and communicates schedule risks through defined processes, including Risk Registers, health reviews, and Leased Program management meetingsAccountable for all aspects of vendor and Contractor schedule managementAccountable for Contractor baseline schedule development and evaluation during pre-con, including ensuring adherence to program guidance and specifications. Will lead efforts to optimize schedules for speed to market and successful on-time-deliveryResponsible for application of commercial entitlement for contractor Extensions Of Time (EOT) for their designated portfolio of projects. Provide leadership to site teams for Delay Tracking, EOT requests and claims. Responsible for making recommendations that are in line with contract and escalating when site decisions differ from the contractual or program guidanceLead the identification and application of Proactive Risk Indicators in sub-area and ensure all risks are properly escalated to Health Reviews, and other appropriate forums. Lead ad-hoc schedule analysis to support program as requiredLead a small team of consultants (if required) to support effective schedule management for the designated portfolio of projectsApproximately 25-50% travel to other Data Center sites and Meta OfficesMinimum Qualifications:10+ years of Planning, Scheduling, Construction Management, or Related field experienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Equivalent Technical Field or related field experienceSubject Matter Expert in Primavera P6 and/or other scheduling related methodologies and softwareExperience developing/managing an Owner’s planning/scheduling programExperience with Data Center, Infrastructure or Construction programs requiring complicated commissioning specificationsDemonstrated analytical, communication, problem solving, prioritization, organization and reporting skillsExperience leading complex project or program planning and coordination amongst a large group of internal and external project stakeholdersExperience developing and driving actions or operational adjustments based on schedule or project controls performance metricsExperience partnering with cross-functional teams to influence strategic directionPreferred Qualifications:Experience identifying schedule efficiencies and driving programmatic or organizational alignment in changing execution strategies to optimize schedule performanceExperience negotiating schedule changes or complex construction claimsSuccessful development and implementation of scheduling or project controls strategies in a large organizationFamiliar with complex networking systems and electrical infrastructureDemonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologiesAbout Meta:Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].$150,000/year to $209,000/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndividual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.